ALC Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

ALC has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.40%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.33
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.89%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.05%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.58%
Payout Ratio 11.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 100.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
MDT 120,611 M 3.88% 3.78%
PHIA 27,030 M 3.58% 2.78%
PHG 26,550 M 3.62% 2.36%
SNN 16,302 M 3.19% 2.96%
GETI-B 6,205 M 2.28% 2.67%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 143,137 M 28.0% 98.0%
DHR 136,086 M 11.1% 92.7%
LMAT 2,097 M 11.0% 100%
GEHC 34,694 M 15.5% 100%
ABT 230,872 M 8.85% 98.1%

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ALC Dividend History: Last 6 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-15 Annual 0.3334 26.3% 0.38%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-16 Annual 0.264 11.9% 0.3%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-05-12 Annual 0.236 15.1% 0.3%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-05 Annual 0.205 86.4% 0.29%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-06 Annual 0.11 10% 0.15%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-04 Annual 0.1 0% 0.13%

ALC Dividend FAQ

Alcon AG (NYSE:ALC) is a global leader in the eye care industry, operating through two main segments: Surgical and Vision Care. The companys product portfolio includes a wide range of innovative solutions for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and refractive surgery, as well as contact lenses and ocular health products.

What is the Dividend Yield of ALC?

As of September 2025, ALC`s dividend yield is 0.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 77.64.

Does ALC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, ALC paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-14 and the payout was 0.3334 USD.

How often does ALC pay dividends?

ALC pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, ALC has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-05-14.

Will ALC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3334 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Alcon (ALC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ALC?

ALC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.89% per year.
Strong growth: ALC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALC?

ALC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.58%. If you bought ALC's shares at 57.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ALC?

ALC Payout Consistency is 99.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Alcon has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ALC have a good Dividend Yield?

ALC`s 0.40% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALC is 11.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALC?

ALC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.05%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ALC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ALC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Alcon`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 78.8%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Alcon ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 308,690,600
2005 308,690,600
2008 308,690,600
2017 488,700,000
2018 488,200,000 -0.1%
2019 488,200,000
2020 492,400,000 +0.86%
2021 494,200,000 +0.37%
2022 491,800,000 -0.49%
2023 493,200,000 +0.28%
2024 497,500,000 +0.87%
2025 497,900,000 +0.08%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-09 04:00